The St. Louis Cardinals played their first Spring Training game on Sunday, and Mike Shildt’s first lineup looked very much like a possible regular season lineup. In this lineup, Matt Carpenter batted 2nd while playing as the DH (which will not be a role in the regular season). With Carpenter hitting 2nd, it seems that the Cardinals still have faith in him, or they are at least giving him the benefit of the doubt. Additionally, Carpenter has already said that he feels that he can compete for the starting job at second base. While it seems unlikely that he will win the job, it shows how Carpenter thinks he can still have success.
The Cardinals Seem to Trust Matt Carpenter, but Can He Improve in 2021?
